San Diego, California vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 49.3% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $38,014 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Winston-Salem, North Carolina is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Winston Salem, NC
Compared to San Diego, Winston Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  37.2% lower
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower